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The Young Israel of Bal Harbour A History OF THE YOUNG ISRAEL OF BAL HARBOUR Written by Mali Schwartz A History of The Young Israel of Bal Harbour: Building Our Future TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword by Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein .......................................2 Introduction by Mali Schwartz....................................................3 The History of the Young Israel National Organization ...........4 The Township of Surfside ............................................................5 The Founding of the Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Surfside and Indian Creek .....................6 The History of the Jews of Florida ..............................................9 The Young Israel of Bal Harbour “Pioneers”............................10 The Young Israel of Bal Harbour Spiritual Leaders: Rabbi Moshe & Rebbetzin Rena Gruenstein ........................18 The Jews of South Florida ..........................................................20 The Latin American Connection ..............................................20 Anti-Semitism in Florida ...........................................................22 The Village of Bal Harbour ........................................................23 Paving the Way: The Efforts of Rabbi Sholom & Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar ...........................26 And the Story Continues… .......................................................26 The Next Generation of Young Israel of Bal Harbour Leaders .....................................33 The Bay Harbor Islands ..............................................................38 Building for the Future ...............................................................39 Conclusion ...................................................................................41 Acknowledgements .....................................................................44 Photo Collages.............................................................................45 1 Foreword ____________________________ As we stroll down memory lane, we remember so many individuals who were instrumental in bringing our Young Israel to where we are today. Their hard work and selfless dedication is a testimony to their commitment to the enhancement of Judaism and the Jewish community. It is through their efforts that we begin a new chapter in the Young Israel legacy, which will bring a new beautiful edifice of Torah & Tefillah to our community. Those who have shown so much sacrifice in the past will now reap the benefits of the present and future for they are truly the builders of our Shul. We thank them for all they have done. May they merit to fulfill the verse in Isaiah (54:13) “That all your children will be students of G-d and your children (banaich) will have peace.” Says the Talmud, rather read it bonaich (your builders) will have peace. May you who are building this community only see peace and prosperity all the days of your life. Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein 2 Introduction ____________________________ We want to pay tribute to the Young Israel Congregation members who have helped to lay the groundwork that has led to the creation of a thriving, dynamic synagogue community – one which serves the communities of Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Surfside and Indian Creek. Young Israel members – some who were here from the beginning, when the idea of having a Shomer Shabbos Modern Orthodox community was just a dream – have helped to create a strong kehilla. As the Young Israel prepares to build a new structure to accommodate the ongoing growth of the synagogue community, now is the time to share the stories of what these members have encountered along the way. We hope that their stories will help the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the events that have helped to shape the Young Israel community. Our Young Israel officially began in March 1999. Many hurdles have been overcome during the 14 years that the Young Israel has been in existence. But let’s start at the beginning… Mali Schwartz Although we have made every effort to include everyone who has played a pivotal role in the growth of the Young Israel, we apologize if we unintentionally left anyone out of this journal. Please note that the order in which Young Israel members are listed in each of the chapters is not in alphabetical order but in the order of when these members joined the Young Israel. 3 The History of the Young Israel National Organization _________________ What led a small group of men who lived in Surfside in the late 1990s to want a Young Israel in their community? What measures did they take to achieve their goal? To help answer this question we should first take a look at the role of the Young Israel movement in North America – the circumstances which led to its creation in 1912, and the forces and events which have influenced its subsequent development. The conditions under which North American Jewry lived during the early decades of the twentieth century were not conducive to the practice of a religious lifestyle. Because practically all jobs required work on Saturday, Shabbos observance was rare and typically required extraordinary sacrifice. The goal of the Young Israel movement was to broaden the appeal of synagogue services to American-raised Jewish youth. Jewish youth of that era generally avoided the synagogue, attending only when required by family custom. To counteract the loss of young Jewish hearts and minds to Jewish belief and practice as we understand it today, Young Israel was founded. Taking the First Step… Understanding why there was a desire to become affiliated with the Young Israel leads us to ask other questions. What were some of the circumstances that had to be faced before founding a Young Israel in the town of Surfside? What does Surfside offer its residents? How has this small town that is part of Miami- Dade County changed over time? Reading about the description of Surfside found on the township’s website can provide some insight into these questions. 4 The Township of Surfside _______________ The Town of Surfside is a beautiful oceanfront community located in the tropical paradise of South Florida. It was incorporated in 1935 through the signatures of only 35 people, members of the Surf Club, a private club in town. They gave the town its name and a loan of about $30,000 to get the town started. Originally the area was nothing more than about a square mile of land with about fifty residents. It was after World War II that the town saw a significant boost in residency, with individuals migrating to Surfside from every place imaginable, attracted to the beautiful beach and the strong sense of civic duty displayed by those who controlled the town. Today, Surfside is home to approximately 5,800 residents and includes a tranquil and attractive residential neighborhood, multi-family condominium and apartment buildings, a traditional “home town” business district as well as tourist facilities that welcome visitors year round. All of the homes, apartments, condominiums, hotels and resorts in Surfside are within walking distance of world class shopping, fantastic public beaches, a number of public parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, and recreational facilities including a new Community Center and Aquatics Facility. The Town of Surfside encompasses the area from 87th Terrace to 96th Street, and it is situated between the City of Miami Beach to the south and the Village of Bal Harbour to the north. Surfside has earned a truly superb reputation as a family community and destination, offering a wide range of accommodations, resort facilities, shopping opportunities and leisure activities. Surfside is also within easy range of all of South Florida’s world- renowned attractions. 5 Surfside has about a mile of public beach that can rival any beach in the world. The beaches are peaceful, clean, pleasant, safe, and free of commercial intrusion. There are many kosher restaurants in Surfside’s business and commercial district, as well as a kosher grocery store and a great variety of other stores and services. Hotels and resorts provide accommodations for all tastes and budgets. The Founding of the Young Israel of Bal Harbour _________________ Allen & Chana Henya Schloss and Stephen & Sharon Opert remain close friends until today. Allen and Stephen, who moved into the resort community of Surfside in 1985 and 1996 respectively, remember the days before there was a Young Israel in the area. Stephen recalls that there were only two synagogues in the entire area – The Shul of Bal Harbour, founded in 1981, and Mogen David Congregation of Surfside, a shteibel where services were held in the living room on 9348 Harding Avenue in Surfside. Rabbi Isaac David Vine received a blessing from the Lubavitcher Rebbe to become the spiritual leader of Mogen David, which was founded in the late 1960s. The Mogen David had the potential to expand and attract more people to its services, but when Rabbi Vine passed away in the mid 1970s, his Rebbetzin, Molly Vine, took over. Eli Cohen, a Sephardic member of Mogen David and Rebbetzin Vine’s right hand man, wanted to change the Mogen David to a Sepharadi congregation. Gradually, the Mogen David began to lose its numbers as its members began davening in The Shul of Bal Harbor. 6 The spark of an idea to have a Modern Orthodox synagogue with nusach Ashkenaz as an alternative place of worship was entertained by Bernie Lack, a retired war veteran, Stephen Opert, a pharmacist, and Allen Schloss, a real estate businessman, in the latter part of 1997. These men knew that the Mogen David was
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